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BlueCherry PLM vs Shima Seiki

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BlueCherry PLM

Fashion

Fashion PLM and supply chain solution

From
$350/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shima Seiki logo

Shima Seiki

Fashion

Knit design and visualization software

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: BlueCherry PLM complex implementation requiring specialized consultant support, with months required for customizations costing thousands of dollars; Shima Seiki the Internet Archive's capture of Shima Seiki's homepage on 29 December 2020 named five distinct product categories, Knitting Machines, Design System/Software, CAD/CAM Systems, Inkjet Printing Machine, and PLM Solutions, all sold via an Inquiry form with no price figure published.
  • They diverge on capability: BlueCherry PLM covers Product management, Shima Seiki covers Knit design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BlueCherry PLM and Shima Seiki actually diverge.

Attributes where BlueCherry PLM and Shima Seiki differ
AttributeBlueCherry PLMShima Seiki
Starting price$350/month$250/month
PlatformsWeb, Browser-basedWindows
Founded20121962

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fashion).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in BlueCherry PLM

  • Product management
  • Supplier management
  • Costing
  • Compliance
  • Document control
  • Collaboration
  • e-commerce
  • ERP systems

Only in Shima Seiki

  • Knit design
  • Stitch pattern creation
  • Color selection
  • Machine control
  • Production planning
  • Visualization
  • Shima Seiki machines
  • CAM systems

Both cover

  • User authentication
  • Windows support
  • English language support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BlueCherry PLM

  • Product developmentnot Shima Seiki
  • Supplier managementnot Shima Seiki

Shima Seiki

  • Knit designnot BlueCherry PLM
  • Machine programmingnot BlueCherry PLM

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

BlueCherry PLM

  • Complex implementation requiring specialized consultant support, with months required for customizations costing thousands of dollars
  • Limited customization options restrict ability to tailor workflows to specific business processes
  • Custom reporting requires significant effort and is cumbersome to generate

Shima Seiki

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Shima Seiki's homepage on 29 December 2020 named five distinct product categories, Knitting Machines, Design System/Software, CAD/CAM Systems, Inkjet Printing Machine, and PLM Solutions, all sold via an Inquiry form with no price figure published.

Pricing, plan by plan

BlueCherry PLM

$350/month
  • Starter$350/month
    • Core PLM
  • Growth$700/month
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full solution

Shima Seiki

$250/month
  • Essential$250/month
    • Basic design
    • Standard features
  • Professional$500/month
    • Advanced design
    • Integration
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full solution

Which should you pick?

Choose BlueCherry PLM if

  • You need product management.
  • You work on Web, Browser-based.
  • You also want supplier management.
BlueCherry PLM review

Choose Shima Seiki if

  • You need knit design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want stitch pattern creation.
Shima Seiki review

Questions people ask

Is BlueCherry PLM or Shima Seiki better?
Neither clearly leads. BlueCherry PLM starts at $350/month and Shima Seiki at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BlueCherry PLM or Shima Seiki?
BlueCherry PLM starts at $350/month and Shima Seiki at $250/month.
Does BlueCherry PLM or Shima Seiki run on more platforms?
BlueCherry PLM runs on Web, Browser-based. Shima Seiki runs on Windows.
What is BlueCherry PLM best used for?
BlueCherry PLM is most often used for product development, supplier management. Of those, product development and supplier management are not what Shima Seiki is typically brought in for.
What can BlueCherry PLM do that Shima Seiki cannot?
BlueCherry PLM covers Product management, Supplier management, Costing, Compliance. Shima Seiki covers Knit design, Stitch pattern creation, Color selection, Machine control. Both handle User authentication, Windows support, English language support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

BlueCherry PLM: What are the core capabilities of BlueCherry PLM?

BlueCherry Next PLM manages the entire product lifecycle including design, product development, bill of materials (BOM), sourcing, sample approval, and production. It includes an Adobe Illustrator plug-in for designer workflows and integrates with virtual prototyping tools like Browzwear and CLO3D.

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BlueCherry PLM: Is BlueCherry cloud-based?

Yes, BlueCherry is a cloud-hosted, web-based platform accessible from any browser on any device without requiring software downloads.

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BlueCherry PLM: Does BlueCherry support compliance documentation?

Yes, BlueCherry can generate and manage CPSIA, GCC and other compliance documentation including factory audits for apparel and footwear products.

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BlueCherry PLM: What integrations does BlueCherry offer?

BlueCherry integrates with Adobe Illustrator for design submissions, virtual prototyping tools like Browzwear and CLO3D, and offers business intelligence and reporting capabilities.

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